Structure and content of the Entamoeba histolytica genome

Adv Parasitol. 2007:65:51-190. doi: 10.1016/S0065-308X(07)65002-7.

Abstract

The intestinal parasite Entamoeba histolytica is one of the first protists for which a draft genome sequence has been published. Although the genome is still incomplete, it is unlikely that many genes are missing from the list of those already identified. In this chapter we summarise the features of the genome as they are currently understood and provide previously unpublished analyses of many of the genes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Entamoeba histolytica / genetics*
  • Entamoeba histolytica / isolation & purification
  • Entamoeba histolytica / physiology
  • Gene Expression Regulation
  • Genes, Protozoan*
  • Genome, Protozoan / genetics*